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Is it possible to cut Jackson out of this image for me:

https://instagram.fsea1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/...0800_n.jpg

I've tried doing this myself, but I can't get the hang of the path/pen tool, and I don't clean it very well with the eraser.

Another question I've got, don't know if this is possible with the cage transform tool or not.

Is it possible to warp a rain coat around him in that image?
(03-22-2018, 05:27 PM)SolidSnake2003 Wrote: [ -> ]Is it possible to cut Jackson out of this image for me:

https://instagram.fsea1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/...0800_n.jpg

I've tried doing this myself, but I can't get the hang of the path/pen tool, and I don't clean it very well with the eraser.

Part of your problems is not inexperience in using Gimp tools (although that is a factor) it is the quality of the images you are using.

As well as the regular selection tools, consider using a layer mask to hide the background. The advantage is you can easily 'touch up' the image, painting black to uncover and white to hide in the mask.

https://docs.gimp.org/en/gimp-layer-mask-add.html

So you might have something like this.
A less than perfect path, to a selection. The selection used to create a black/white layer mask. Then a bit of TLC around the edges to improve the result.

[Image: OJ4NSvb.jpg]

Anyway, try this Gimp file.

https://my.pcloud.com/publink/show?code=...5OUjaW2nJV 1.5 MB

See if you can improve the layer mask before exporting to a png (and the poor kids missing the top of his head )

Quote:Another question I've got, don't know if this is possible with the cage transform tool or not.

Is it possible to warp a rain coat around him in that image?

Short answer is no.
(03-22-2018, 07:04 PM)rich2005 Wrote: [ -> ]
(03-22-2018, 05:27 PM)SolidSnake2003 Wrote: [ -> ]Is it possible to cut Jackson out of this image for me:

https://instagram.fsea1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/...0800_n.jpg

I've tried doing this myself, but I can't get the hang of the path/pen tool, and I don't clean it very well with the eraser.

Part of your problems is not inexperience in using Gimp tools (although that is a factor) it is the quality of the images you are using.

As well as the regular selection tools, consider using a layer mask to hide the background. The advantage is you can easily 'touch up' the image, painting black to uncover and white to hide in the mask.

https://docs.gimp.org/en/gimp-layer-mask-add.html

So you might have something like this.
A less than perfect path, to a selection. The selection used to create a black/white layer mask. Then a bit of TLC around the edges to improve the result.

[Image: OJ4NSvb.jpg]

Anyway, try this Gimp file.

https://my.pcloud.com/publink/show?code=...5OUjaW2nJV   1.5 MB

See if you can improve the layer mask before exporting to a png (and the poor kids missing the top of his head )

Quote:Another question I've got, don't know if this is possible with the cage transform tool or not.

Is it possible to warp a rain coat around him in that image?

Short answer is no.

Thanks will try, practice does make perfect.

Didn't think so about the cage transform, just thought I would ask, worst case was no.
I always use the Lasso Tool for quick jobs that dont need to be 100% perfect.
Zoom in real close and click in small step. Much easier than making a path.

As long as you dont close the selection you can even adjust individual points.

When the selection is ready i convert it into a layermask from selection.

Sometimes its a good idea to give the layermask a slight blur (like 1-3px) to get a softer transition
OR
to adjust the edge between black and white with a curve, but that needs a slightly bigger blur (like 5px).
Its a good technique to get rid of fringing (bleeding of colour around the edges).
What you think of this:

https://imgur.com/a/z2dy9

The only way I can think of to fix his head is try to use another image to complete it, but don't see alot with his head in a similar position. I guess it could work with others and warp it. Or I could just crop the image to the top of what is there for his head.
(03-22-2018, 07:31 PM)SolidSnake2003 Wrote: [ -> ]I guess it could work with others and warp it.  Or I could just crop the image to the top of what is there for his head.

Sample some hair on a new transparent layer with the clone tool. Then cut it into a shape that follows the roundness of the head.
The small size of the image is to your advantage here.
His head is at the top, do I need to add more space? Never done this type of thing before.
(03-22-2018, 08:11 PM)SolidSnake2003 Wrote: [ -> ]His head is at the top, do I need to add more space? Never done this type of thing before.

Yes, you go to Image -> Canvas Size.
Dont forget to adjust layer to imagesize.
(03-22-2018, 08:13 PM)Espermaschine Wrote: [ -> ]
(03-22-2018, 08:11 PM)SolidSnake2003 Wrote: [ -> ]His head is at the top, do I need to add more space?  Never done this type of thing before.

Yes, you go to Image -> Canvas Size.
Dont forget to adjust layer to imagesize.

Alrighty, how do I do the clone thing?  When I've tried it before(not on adding the rest of the head but trying to hide something), it doesn't look right, it sticks out like a sore thumb.

Hope no one is offended that Im a fan of Jackson now, he impressed me in IT.
You dont even have to use the clone tool. Just duplicate the kid layer, cut everything off, but the hair bit you need.
Make a selection that follows the roundness of the head, reposition the hair-bit (perhaps with help of the opacity slider) and cut it into shape.
It shouldnt be too hard, its just a very small portion of the image.

It even works with a simple elliptical selection.
Then work with a layermask and a fuzzy brush to blend it in.
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